Baris Karaagac discusses how the U.S allowed the Turkish government seize land in northern Syria to counter Russian and Irani... moreBaris Karaagac discusses how the U.S allowed the Turkish government seize land in northern Syria to counter Russian and Iranian influence in spite of former Kurdish allies

If the US and Russia can’t settle their differences and honor their promise in the NPT to eliminate their nuclear weapons, th... moreIf the US and Russia can’t settle their differences and honor their promise in the NPT to eliminate their nuclear weapons, the whole world will continue to live under threats of unimaginable catastrophic humanitarian suffering and destruction.

Former president Jimmy Carter recently made a profound and damning statement — the United States is the “most warlike nation ... moreFormer president Jimmy Carter recently made a profound and damning statement — the United States is the “most warlike nation in the history of the world.” Carter contrasted the United States with China, saying that China is building high-speed trains for ...

When Russia came to Syria’s aid in September 2015, one of the first things it did was to target and destroy Islamic State’s t... moreWhen Russia came to Syria’s aid in September 2015, one of the first things it did was to target and destroy Islamic State’s thriving oil export industry, bombing thousands of oil tankers taking oil from Syria’s eastern fields over the North East border in...

With no end of war in sight, this past year has been the deadliest year for civilians since the United States first began to ... moreWith no end of war in sight, this past year has been the deadliest year for civilians since the United States first began to bomb Afghanistan in 2001

The U.S. expected China to integrate into global capitalism as a subordinate power, but recent deals with Russia show China i... moreThe U.S. expected China to integrate into global capitalism as a subordinate power, but recent deals with Russia show China is moving towards equality in economic and military power

While Russia often serves as a useful “boogeyman” for promoting militaristic policies, the odd moments when those same polici... moreWhile Russia often serves as a useful “boogeyman” for promoting militaristic policies, the odd moments when those same policies actually benefit Russia and avoid strong opposition from U.S. politicians and media provide a rare glimpse into the real motiva...